NLC protest: NSCDC deploy personnel to protect lives, critical infrastructure in Anambra

By Okadigbo Edwin, Anambra

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Anambra State has deployed personnel to protect lives and critical infrastructures as the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, embarked on protest in the state.

The State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, Maku Olatunde made the order for the deployment of the said NSCDC operational and intelligence resources across all strategic locations within the state.

Olatunde noted that the deployment of the NSCDC personnel is a proactive measures to ensure  maximum safety and security of all Anambra residents.

He made this known through in a statement signed and made available to newsmen by the command’s spokesperson, Okadigbo Edwin on Tuesday.

The statement reads in part: “Officers and men drawn from Counter Terrorism Unit, Female squad, Anti- Vandalism Squad, Operations Department, Investigation and intelligence Department, Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection Department, and  Armed squad were mobilized for this assignment at the State command Headquarters, Awka.

He tasked them to uphold high professional standard, desist from any act capable of tarnishing the image of the Corps, adhere strictly with the Standard Operating Procedure and obey the Rules of Engagement. 

“Commanders, Divisional Officers and Heads of Formations have been directed to deploy massively  for the  protection and security of Critical National, State and Local Government Assets and Infrastructure within their areas of Jurisdiction.

The NSCDC commandant, Maku further cautioned members of the public against inciting violence and against taking the law into their hands as the Command in collaboration with other security agencies will not tolerate any form of lawlessness. 

“The Command is not unmindful of antics of hoodlums and disgruntled elements who may want to hijack the protest, hence the command in synergy with other security agencies is working  to checkmate the threats” he said.

The NSCDC state boss urged members of the public to go about their lawful business without fear as measures have been put in place to ensure that the protest is peaceful and  also called on them to report any deviant occurrence in their area to the nearest NSCDC Formation or  sister security agencies nearest to them.

The Nations News Nigeria reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, nationwide protest, took place in many states of the federation at the early hours of Tuesday and and to continue tomorrow.